Love Is Blind: Argentina season 1 aired its finale on November 20 and featured Maria Emilia Melo’s and Mauricio Zappacosta’s last date; here is what transpired between the couple When she signed up for the experiment, 41-year-old Maria never knew how interesting her Love Is Blind journey would get. She met Mauricio, 42, in the pods, but it wasn’t an instant connection. At first, she was attracted to Marino Morduchowicz, a broadcaster and audiovisual producer. However, Maria was most attracted to Mauricio’s directness.
Although she felt he wasn’t interested in her, Mauricio moved mountains to show his unwavering love. At one point, the Love Is Blind: Argentina cast member called out his competitor, Marino, for showing his playboy traits, adding he wouldn’t let him hurt Maria. It didn’t take long before she decided to cut off her connection with Marino after he admitted to cheating in the past. Maria and Mauricio were among the Love Is Blind: Argentina season 1 couples who got engaged. Unfortunately, there was no happily ever after for them as the pair broke up shortly after.
Mauricio & Maria Emilia’s Journey On Love Is Blind
They Put In The energy To Make It Work
Maria Emilia and Mauricio were the eldest couple in this social dating experience. They seemed to connect more maturely. Their conversations and perspectives on life show they were meant for each other. Maria and Mauricio were single parents, which made them look perfectly compatible.
Cracks started to show after getting engaged and leaving for their honeymoon in Tulum, Mexico. The Love Is Blind: Argentina reality star discovered Mauricio loved getting validation every step of the way, which was cringey from Maria’s point of view. Notably, Mauricio admitted to other Love Is Blind: Argentina cast members that Maria wasn’t his type aesthetically, which greatly affected their connection.
Mauricio & Maria Emilia’s Wedding Drama Explained
They Didn’t Exchange Vows
While most Love Is Blind: Argentina couples who made it to the altar exchanged their vows, Mauricio and Maria didn’t. Mauricio shared how much he had “matured” after arriving at the altar, adding that his definition of marriage had changed. Maria attended the wedding ceremony with her closest friends, mother, sister, and brother.
The Love Is Blind: Argentina couple read letters to each other while expressing their love. While Mauricio agreed to spend the rest of his life with Maria, she said no at the altar. In a confession, the Love Is Blind: Argentina reality star said it was the best decision for them:
“I think we both know deep down this is for the best. I wish our relationship could’ve worked out, but there’s a quality I know I need in a partner, and it was missing from our relationship.”
Maria wanted a husband who valued and listened to her, traits Mauricio didn’t show during their time together. In addition, Maria expressed a “lack of ownership” and “recurring” behavior that made the experience unbearable. From all the indications, it was clear that their marriage wouldn’t have worked out. The Love Is Blind: Argentina cast members constantly fought for her relationship in every aspect of the world, but Mauricio appeared uninterested in her.
He focused more on her looks and regularly commented about her dressing style. The Love Is Blind: Argentina star’s comments on Maria Emilia’s sense of fashion and often stating that she wasn’t his type made her insecure. Ultimately, Maria stood up for herself by saying no at the altar, saving herself from long years of misery.
Are Mauricio & Maria Emilia Still Together?
No, They Aren’t
Even though Maria and Mauricio haven’t confirmed their separation, all signs show they are no longer together. Their online presence indicates that each moved on with their lives after the show wrapped up filming. The former couple also don’t follow each other on Instagram. Therefore, they most likely never buried the hatchet, and their relationship didn’t work out in the real world. Maria seemed focused on her career and son.
Mauricio has been reminiscing about his time on Love Is Blind: Argentina. In one video post on his Instagram page, the reality star claimed he received a bad edit, and he didn’t say any of the things showcased on Love Is Blind: Argentina, especially regarding Maria’s physical appearance. Despite all the drama surrounding his personal life, Mauricio hasn’t stopped following his personal goals. The Love Is Blind: Argentina participant pursued a Bachelor’s in Economics, allowing him to expand his business, Not Ego, a unisex clothing company.
